A New View of Employee Benefits
Employers today face a variety of challenges related to employee health, ranging from increasing costs, work-related stress, and dissatisfaction to reduced productivity and engagement.
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No Deal: Let Candidates ‘Sell Themselves' on an Offer
Imagine this: You’ve found your purple squirrel! She has all the right skills, answered the interview questions exactly how you wanted, and would be the last part of the puzzle to make your team whole. You extend an offer of employment … and she declines.
‘Outdated’ Mortality Tables a Growing Source of Litigation Exposure for Defined Benefit Pensions, Attorneys Warn
Recent lawsuits alleging the use of “outdated” mortality tables when calculating benefits payable in annuity distributions or at early retirement could be part of a new trend that poses a threat to defined benefit (DB) plans, according to one law firm’s employee benefits practice.
Majority of Workers Are Willing to Relocate for Better Pay and Perks
When it comes to buying a home, realtors will tell you that location is the most important factor. However, as an employer, your location may make or break your company’s efforts to recruit top talent. A new Robert Half survey finds that 62% of workers claim they would relocate for a job that offers better […]
Do Your Employees Know the Actual Cost of their Total Compensation Package?
Most employees think of compensation primarily in salary terms, but how aware are they of the total cost of their compensation package? And are employers properly communicating the value of benefits?
Hiring in 2019? Here’s How to Attract the Best and Brightest
With the new year in full swing, many companies may be looking to fill recently allotted roles. Hiring competition is expected to be fierce among employers—just last November, the increase in new jobs added to the market was double the number of people entering the labor force each month.
Should You Offer Relocation Assistance?
Relocation assistance is something that not all employers offer but could be worthwhile to consider. Some employers think that the expense is too great to be justified, while others think that it opens many doors and allows them access to candidates they never would have otherwise found.
6 Things HR Must Consider for Comprehensive Employee Wellness Programs
According to Deloitte research, the corporate wellness market is projected to be worth $11.3 billion by 2021, and two-thirds of organizations inside the United States already claim that well-being programs are a critical part of their employment brand and culture.
Attorneys Analyze Key ERISA Legal Challenges to Watch in Courts in the Year Ahead
Several troublesome issues faced by Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) plan sponsors, service providers, and attorneys are likely to be resolved in court cases this year. These lawsuits, and the way they are settled, could potentially have widespread effects on plan participants and the retirement plan community for years to come.
Review IRS 2019 Program Letter Now for Potential Impacts
We’re well into the start of calendar year 2019, and the to-do list to close out 2018 holds many tedious and time-consuming tasks. It is tempting to put off thinking about what may be coming in this new year.